Panasonic TH-42PW3, TH-42PWD3 operating instructions Aspect Controls

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ASPECT Controls

Mode	Picture	Explanation
Mode
	4	4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size.
	4:3
4:3	3
	3

	4	16	Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the
		Zoom	picture.
			picture.
Zoom	3		9
	3		9

	4	16	16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but
	16:9		with sight elongation.
16:9	3		9

4

16

Just mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum

size but with aspect correction applied to the center

Just

Just

of the screen so that elongation is only apparent at

3

9

the left and right edges of the screen. The size of

the picture will depend on the original signal.

The display will automatically become enlarged

4

16

Panasonic Auto

(depending on the picture source), allowing you to

view the picture at its maximum size.

3

9

Note:

Panasonic

For an elongated image

Image is expanded

Panasonic Auto Mode is designed to automatically

Auto

4

adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and

Changes in accordance 4:3 program material. Certain 4:3 program material,

with the Panasonic Auto

such as stock market data screens, may

3

mode setting (see page

occasionally cause the image size to change

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unexpectedly. When viewing such programs, it is

For a 4:3 image

recommended that the ASPECT be set to 4:3.

Notes:

(1)Do not allow the picture displayed in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause a parmanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display Panel.

(2)The S-VIDEO terminal on this set can detect specially encoded signals that are compatible with a wide screen monitor. When a full image from the S-VIDEO terminal of specially encoded video is detected by the set, the screen size is automatically set to 16:9 mode.

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Contents Wide Plasma Display Operating InstructionsEnglish TH-42PW3Model No. TH-42PWD3Trademark Credits Please confirm the model number of your Wide Plasma DisplayTable of Contents For Your SAFETY, Please Read the Following Text Carefully This Apparatus Must be EarthedGREEN-AND-YELLOW When using the Wide Plasma Display SetupCleaning and maintenance If problems occur during useElectric shocks can result if this is not done Accessories Supply AccessoriesOptional Accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shownPrecaution on battery use Remote Control BatteriesObserve the following precaution Helpful HintBasic Controls Connections SpeakersCable fixing bands Video Signal Connection How to connect the AV Input TerminalsConnections Video AudioComponent signal Connection How to connect the COMPONENT/RGB Input TerminalsRGB signal R, G, B, HD, VD Connection BNCVideo input to BNC socket RCA-BNC adapter plug Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector How to connect the PC Input TerminalsComputer RGBCommand How to connect the Serial TerminalsCommunication parameters Basic format for control dataPower On/Off Power On/Off and input signal selectionConnecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Power Indicator Remote Control SensorSelect the input signal Power On/Off and input signal selectionAV RGB PC On screen Menu Display from Remote Control To Advanced settings menu seeTo Picture Pos./Size adjust menu see On screen Menu Display from Remote Control Selecting the On-Screen Menu LanguageEnglish US Aspect Controls Aspect mode changes each time the AspectAspect Controls Adjusting screen Adjusting Picture Pos./SizeSize Clock Phase RGB/PC in Mode Adjusting Picture Pos./SizeHelpful Hint N / Normalise Normalisation PosMute Sound AdjustmentBass TrebleOff Surround ControlsSurround Button Benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can bePress to display the Picture menu Picture AdjustmentsAdvanced setings Model TH-42PWD3 only Picture AdjustmentsSetup for input signals Adjusting unnatural video images 3D Y/C FilterComponent/RGB-in select Colour system / Panasonic Auto Setup for input signalsPress store button PAL Secam NtscPull-in range Clamp positionFreq. kHz/V-Freq. Hz Plasma Display panel Symptoms Check TroubleshootingElectrical Appliances Cars/MotorcyclesSpecifications Dimensions SpecificationsWeight Mass Optional SuppliedMemo Memo Customer’ Record

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